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Newspaper
La Crosse Tribune
Location
La Crosse, Wisconsin, United States of America
Date
Oct 20, 1908
Page
5
Frank Brown of Mindoro told Federal court yesterday he is nearly 80 and was excused by Judge Sanbourne. A new rule bars jurors over 76 from serving. He had been summoned in the case Nels Wicks v. Chicago Minneapolis St. Paul and Omaha railroad.
A playful proverb notes a girl learns to drive by buggy riding with a man who can’t handle a horse with one hand. It also suggests people drink champagne not for taste but price compared to beer.
Rev E Berger and Rev J H Merkel secure week of religious services at German Baptist church Seventh and Winnebago. Merkel, famed singer evangelist, opened Sundays service to a large audience and delivers nightly talks with a clear voice and engaging delivery.
After years of effort a family announces a successful conclusion to a lengthy search for a missing brother. Local authorities coordinated with volunteers and national networks to confirm the reunion in the city.
The article discusses Senator Nelson advocacy for weakening Speaker power and expanding the rules committee to decentralize control, aiming for more impartial leadership. It also recounts Charles Sterling locating his long lost relatives in St Paul after a 50 year search, meeting James Melvin, his nephew, and planning a family reunion.
A Wisconsin man reports his three year old son suffered severe constipation and fever. After giving two doses of Foley's Orino Laxative the child recovered by the next morning, with the father claiming the medicine saved his life. A. Wolkush Casimer Wisconsin quoted by QO T. Erhart.
Milwaukee police report two armed burglars robbed Edward Schuster & Co. on Hird Street and Garfield Avenue tying and gagging the night engineer and watchman. About $5990 in money and valuables taken. Suspects described as young, well built with shabby clothes and masks.
Cordial invitation to view beauties on exhibition in Doerflinger's window at the Big Store on Fourth Street.
Yesterday afternoon Mrs. B. F. Holmes was pleasantly surprised by fifteen neighbors who gathered to celebrate her birthday. They served a delicious supper and presented her with a substantial reminder of the occasion.
Mrs. F. M. Egbert hosted a D. A. R. gathering yesterday afternoon with charter member Mrs. Usher of Milwaukee among the guests. Refreshments were served. Miss Carrie Smnce held a small coffee gathering yesterday afternoon.
Mrs Gulick Brown visits sister Mrs Batchelder in Hamlin Minnesota. Miss Margery Savage who spent the year in Denver moves to Conrad Montana for the winter. Mrs F P Hixon returns from a river trip. Walter Lockman of St Paul visits Mr and Mrs N F Peterson at 508 Ferry Street. Miss Julia Craig of Tomah visits her aunt Mrs H Green.
Students will cast a straw vote at the high school with speakers from classes presenting Republican Democratic and Prohibitionist viewpoints. If dismissed for election day, voting occurs then. if not, it may be held the day before or after. Professor Shubert says the aim is civic education, not partisan influence.
W H Ott was in Winona on business. Dr George Powell and Dr Will Powell among local physicians. Alderman H A Palmer and Frank Withrow back from St Paul. Mrs J E OBrien and Mrs Butcher from Minneapolis guests of Mrs J P Fetter. Congressman Esch campaigning in Monroe county. Judge Fruit left for Whitehall to open court. Henry Favill to Galesburg for annual meeting. Frank J Kreutz and K C Sterlich with wives visiting. Local residents, business callers, and society updates throughout the city.
Low water in the Wisconsin and Pelican rivers forces Rhinelander paper mills and city pumping to rely on steam. The Hot Rapids electric plant cuts two generators leaving the city in darkness tonight for the first time in twenty years as northern reservoir water is exhausted.
The woman who asserts she can choose any husband rarely boasts about her selections after many years.
The La Crosse Pastors' union adopted resolutions opposing Cannon's re-election as speaker and asked congressmen to declare their stance on the issue. May Speak: County Chairman J F Doherty may speak in Indiana for the Democratic National Committee. Holley to discuss bank deposits at Y M C A gathering. Col Holway receives praise from Adjutant General Boardman for the Third regiment at Fort Benjamin Harrison. Corporate rights may be denied for La Crosse firms failing to file annual reports by January 1.
Reading room at the high school will gain about twenty five monthly magazines to enhance its collection. Students have shown strong use of the privilege as the gym changes limit football dressing and girls basketball uses the gym each evening after school except Monday.
The advertisement touts Gray's Yerba Santa Cough Cure as a reliable remedy claiming it has cured thousands. It markets a 50c or 1.00 bottle and urges readers to buy today from CHAS. BEYSCHLAG, Druggist, 503 Main.
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